Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Durban ready to welcome SADC neighbours

South Africa is preparing to welcome leaders, ministers, diplomats and other delegates from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to Durban, with authorities calling on residents to showcase the warmth and hospitality for which the country is known.

The city is set to host the 46th Ordinary SADC

NATJOINTS: Security operations ready for SADC Summit

The 46th Ordinary SADC Summit is expected to take place under what the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has described as a comprehensive, intelligence-led security plan.

NATJOINTS chairperson Lieutenant General Tebello

Monday, August 10, 2026

EmpowerHer Market Trade Fair opens new markets for women entrepreneurs

Women entrepreneurs who exhibited at the inaugural EmpowerHer Market Trade Fair say the initiative has delivered more than just visibility, creating tangible business opportunities, boosting sales and connecting small enterprises directly with customers.

Launched at the Durban Olive Convention Centre on 1 August,

Sunday, August 9, 2026

SA commemorates 70 years of 1956 Women’s March

President Cyril Ramaphosa has led the nation in commemorating the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Women’s March, describing the occasion as one of the most important days on South Africa’s national calendar.

Addressing the gathering at the Union Buildings in

Friday, August 7, 2026

NATJOINTS assures security readiness for 46th SADC Summit

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has assured that comprehensive security arrangements are in place for the 46th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit, which will take place in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal from 16 to 17 August. 

Briefing the media on Friday, Chairperson of NATJOINTS

Celebrating the country's milestones of democracy

In the year marking 30 years since the adoption of the Constitution; 50 years since the 1976 Youth Uprising; 70 years since the 1956 Women’s March and 60 years since the forced removals in District Six - government is engaging communities across the country to celebrate the gains, achievements and milestones of 32 years of democracy.

“Today’s launch forms part of the wider rollout of the

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Eastern Cape Health commemorates World Breastfeeding Week

The Eastern Cape Department of Health, in partnership with the National Department of Health and other stakeholders, is commemorating World Breastfeeding Week with renewed calls to strengthen breastfeeding support and improve infant nutrition.

To mark the week, the National Department of Health, together